A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 953462 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 953522 epoch_slot_no: 3122 block_no: 953416 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2111 time: 2018-05-02 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb96896681b12f989f3202fd4c30c307690a4b611454ed26645830d22764eebf1Block Operator
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